LIBRARY AIDE (NON-CAREER) ID - 15496

The Department of Library Services has one (1) immediate opening for part-time Library Aide (Non-Career) position. Under the senior librarian's direct supervision, the incumbents will perform various routines duties in the library; including assisting patrons with questions, computers, and resources and preparing library materials for circulation. Library Aides will also assist librarians with programs and services specifically developed for youth and teens. This position requires that potential candidates speak Spanish fluently. The selected candidates will work at the Billie Jean King Main Library, located at 200 West Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802.


Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

 

  • Assists patrons with questions, computers, resources, and library services; 

  • Provides and assists with children’s and teen library programs, such as storytime, book clubs and summer reading programs; 

  • Prepares books and library materials for circulation;

  • Sorts, files and shelves books, documents, periodicals, films, and recordings;

  • May assist with preparation, sorting, collection and delivery of mail;

  • Assists with collection maintenance and development; 

  • Prepares periodic reports, including statistics for programs; and, 

  • Performs other related duties as required. 

 

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience equivalent to six months of full-time clerical experience involving significant amounts of alphabetical and numerical filings; 

  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, follow both verbal and written directions; 

  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and maneuver book trucks; 

  • Must be available to work evenings and weekends;  

  • Valid motor vehicle operator license. 


DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS : 


 

SELECTION PROCEDURE

 

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 15, 2025. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, and resume in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate will be required to go through a LiveScan background check. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7198.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting 
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call  (562) 570-6044.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. This information is available in an alternative format by request at the agency contact on the bulletin. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the agency two (2) business days prior to the test, if applicable.
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